If you own UK stocks and hold the certs yourself then it is very likely that your registrar is one of the following. Registrars keep the record of who owns company shares. They also record how many shares are owned by each shareholder, where they live. This information is needed to contact shareholders regarding company meetings and other corporate actions, and to arrange the replacement of lost, damaged or new certificates.
There are now 3 main registrars in the UK:
Written enquiries: Capita plc, 71 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0XA
Capita investor relations team:
Written enquiries: Equiniti, Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN99 6DA
Equiniti shareholder contact centre:
Written enquiries: Computershare Investor Services Plc, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, S99 6ZZ.
- Phone number depends on which company you invest in – see their list of companies and contacts.
- Share Dealing Customer service: 0870 707 1606